OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner

£29114

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Adeyfield, Dacorum

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a29e20b001434beebc1e7becd228bdc1

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

As an OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner you would be required to: Provide both individual and group interventions for service users in a busy ward environment Provide occupationally based assessments and interventions under the guidance of an occupational therapist Evaluate your interventions and report back to the team, adjusting future interventions accordingly Work collaboratively with the other members of the OT team and wider MDT Have the opportunity to work autonomously, use your initiative and creative skills Develop knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation and other specialist assessments Be responsible for organisation of your own workload, timetable and accurate and timely documentation of clinical notes Attend and participate in the ATP CPD and support meeting. Support students, junior members of staff, visitors, volunteers and visiting therapists, such as Music Therapy, We provide Occupational Therapy (OT) for those experiencing a range of mental health issues in later life. We provide a range of OT assessments and support our service users to achieve their goals through graded intervention, psychoeducation and encouragement to re-engage in activities which are meaningful to the service user. As an Assistant Therapy Practitioner you would be involved in the provision of interventions for service users. This would involve a variety of methods, including providing opportunity to Service Users who may have difficulty engaging in day to day occupation. On a 1:1 or group basis, we will support you to develop the skills to support meaningful interaction and occupation with our Service Users. Duties and Responsibilities:

To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To attend mandatory training.
To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
To keep a record of your training and development activities.
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centered and occupationally based approach.
To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.
Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust's Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.
To support in the learning and experience of Occupational Therapy and other Multi-disciplinary students on placement within the unit within the remit of the role.
To provide supervision for Band 3 staff as agreed by the Occupational Therapist.
To manage stock, advising and obtaining resources to carry out the job.
To be responsible for the safekeeping and use of equipment and materials.
To follow Service procedures with regards to use of and recording of petty cash use within the unit.
To be responsible for the completion of own expenses claim.
To ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
To assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of Team interventions.
Participate in clinical audit and research activity as necessary to the role.
To actively promote the Occupational Therapy service.
To demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, self-awareness, sensitivity and empathy in all communications.
To form therapeutic relationships with service users which overcome any barriers to gain co-operation and encourage engagement.
To report effectively to the MDT on service users performance, progress in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure verbally and in writing.
To adhere at all times to Trust data security policies and procedures.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of service users and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To observe, assess and report Occupational performance using appropriate Model of Human Occupation tools, which may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment to aid treatment planning.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. Include management of own electronic diary.
To undertake delegated tasks which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To demonstrate and role model effective time management when planning and facilitating activities.
To help develop, plan and deliver therapy programmes with guidance from the Occupational Therapist.
To work within the team base, unit or community setting as appropriate.
To be compliant with trust Lone worker policies and procedures and maintaining own electronic diary.
To be fully compliant with appropriate Respect level for service area.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to the recording of statistical activity as appropriate in the setting
To comply with health and safety requirements as per policy.

We an exciting opportunity for the post of Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant Therapy Practitioner (ATP) in our inpatient services for Mental Health for Older People (MHSOP). We would like to offer the successful applicant the opportunity to gain valuable experience with our range of client groups from functional mental health to dementias. We will support you to gain experience and specialist skills in each of our inpatient areas. The ability to travel to our sites in Hemel Hempstead, Radlett, St Albans, Stevenage and Hertford is necessary. We offer excellent training and development, access to apply for the OT Apprenticeship, flexible working times, part-time, job share and are currently a Mon-Fri, 9 - 5 service with no shift or weekend work.
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Degree in relevant subject, Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
Ability to work autonomously
Experience of working in a OT related setting
Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
Knowledge of Recovery principles
Functional Assessment Training, Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
Strong communication skills written and verbal
Knowledge of and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
Ability to work effectively in a team
Knowledge of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
Ability to teach practical skills
Presentation Skills
Second language (other than English), Good problem solving and clinical judgement skills
Ability to understand and respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
Good Observational skills
Knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation Assessment tools

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission